Pender County, North Carolina may be known for its coastal charm and quiet back roads, but one late-night 911 call revealed something far more disturbing. What began as a driver reporting a bleeding man on the roadside quickly turned into an encounter with something unexplainable—something not human. This is the story of a chilling night on Highway 210, where the line between reality and the unknown blurred in terrifying ways. Hear the 911 call and check out the interview in the video from Carolina Case Files.

Today’s Creature Feature Friday takes us to Braxton County, West Virginia, where a mysterious being appeared one September evening in 1952 — and has haunted UFO and cryptid lore ever since!

Every state carries its own share of eerie folklore, unexplained sightings, and shadowy figures that seem to step out of another reality entirely. And while Tennessee is where we call home now, Pennsylvania—the state we originally came from—holds its own rich history of terrifying legends and cryptid tales! With its dense Appalachian forests, endless caves, and forgotten industrial ruins, the Keystone State is crawling with monsters that have haunted locals for centuries. From small forest apes to water beasts, these are the Top 5 Legendary Monsters of Pennsylvania, legends that make even lifelong residents think twice about wandering too deep into the woods at night.

If you’re into hidden civilizations, ancient folklore, or creatures that might still be lurking in the shadows, then this week’s cryptid is one you won’t want to miss. Hawaii might be known for its tropical beauty, but it’s also home to a legend that’s been whispered about for centuries. For this Creature Feature Friday, we’re heading to the islands to meet the elusive, pint-sized mystery known as the Menehune.

Every state in America has its own share of strange legends, mysterious creatures, and stories that blur the line between myth and memory. From swamp beasts in the bayous to ghostly hitchhikers on desolate highways, the U.S. is a patchwork of paranormal lore. And what better state to start with than the one we call home—Tennessee. With its ancient mist-covered mountains, deep lakes, and centuries of layered history, the Volunteer State is teeming with cryptid tales that refuse to die. Below are some of the most legendary monsters said to roam Tennessee’s woods and waters.

Not all monsters live in haunted houses! Some swim just under the waves. August 7th — National Sea Serpent Day — is for the beasts we rarely see but never stop imagining. In coves, creeks, lakes, and oceans across North America, long-bodied creatures have stirred panic, awe, and centuries of speculation. Legends aren’t born from nothing — especially not the kind told by sober sailors, stunned sheriffs, and terrified tourists. These are the top 10 North American sea serpent encounters that refused to sink quietly into myth.

The Appalachian Mountains are full of beauty, mystery… and monsters. In this episode of Unexplained Encounters, host Darkness Prevails powers through allergy chaos and family madness to bring you terrifying tales straight from deep within the hollers. From a blood-freezing encounter with the Appalachian Howler to a shapeshifting entity that lures children into the woods, these real-life stories will leave you questioning every rustle in the trees.

The American wilderness holds more than just scenic views—it hides stories that defy explanation. From glowing lights above remote mountains to creatures that prowl the dark edges of campgrounds, reports of ghostly visitors, vanishing campers, and mysterious cryptids have haunted outdoor explorers for generations.

If you’re the kind of person who keeps one eye on the woods and one on the weird, you’ll appreciate this little-known slice of American high strangeness. Picture it: rural Ohio, the 1880s, a sleepy town by a creek… and something absolutely massive crawling out of a hollow sycamore tree to drag a boy away. Sounds like the setup for a Stranger Things episode, but this one came from the Rightside Up—and it's terrifyingly real. Meet this week’s cryptid oddity in Creature Feature Friday: the Crosswick Monster.

Loch Ness may have kept its most famous resident hidden yet again, but a recent large-scale expedition has uncovered intriguing new clues—and perhaps even a glimpse into how a creature like Nessie might survive. Dubbed The Quest, this four-day search from May 22 to 25 drew hundreds of monster hunters from around the world to the 23-mile-long Scottish loch. For the first time, high-tech tools like Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) were deployed below the surface in an attempt to capture clear underwater footage

Lakes are beautiful on the surface—but beneath their still waters often lie chilling secrets. For centuries, these seemingly peaceful places have been the setting for ghostly apparitions, phantom hitchhikers, and monstrous creatures that defy explanation. From women in white wandering the shorelines to serpent-like beasts slipping through the depths, haunted lakes across the world are steeped in legend, mystery, and fear. Here are five ghost-ridden lakes and five legendary lake monsters that continue to captivate—and terrify—those who dare to look beneath the surface.

You’re a mean one, Mr… Grunch? As if Louisiana didn’t already have enough going on— gators, voodoo, and hurricanes—let’s throw in a bloodsucking goat-goblin with glowing eyes. Meet today’s Creature Feature Friday: The Grunch!

Loch Ness is about to get busy again—and no, it’s not a Highland cow swim meet. The Quest is back, baby, and it's bigger, better, and blurrier than ever. From May 22 to 25, 2025, monster hunters, cryptid chasers, and casual curiosity seekers will descend on the legendary loch, hoping to glimpse the queen of elusive creatures: Nessie herself.

The following written confession was submitted via email: …When I was 18 or 19 yrs old I saw something at 1 or 2 am on Skyline Drive in Virginia, just north of the swift run entrance which is on Rt 33. I went up there during that winter night to listen to distant cb traffic in my car. If I'm not mistaken it was January or February of 1991. I had not long returned home from Ft Benning Georgia after completing basic training. I had driven 1 or 2 miles north after entering the drive and did a U turn to pull off at an overlook to listen to my Cb radio…

The following written confession was submitted via email: I’m from Washington State near Spokane, Cheney to be exact. Im 30 years old this year and this happened to me when i was a teenager. Its thickly wooded everywhere in the NW. Our family traps and hunts along with Predator abatement like coyotes, bobcats etc. One day id say around summer 2010 my brother and a close friend and i decided to go call in some coyotes near my parents property which is out of town a ways. It was mid to late afternoon which isnt ideal but we had seen a few wondering during the day earlier that week. We grabbed a  rifle and our predator call box with the rabbit wiggler and headed towards an old hay field deep in the woods….